Steve Bruce Resigns as Hull Manager: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

Steve Bruce has stepped down as manager of Hull City just two months after getting them promoted into the Premier League.

The Tigers confirmed his resignation on Friday:

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The Board of Directors would like to thank Steve for all his efforts since his appointment in 2012 culminating in a glorious day at Wembley in May which saw the Club bounce back into the Premier League. Steve has excelled in his role - both on and off the field - and will be remembered for being the most successful manager in our history to date.

Steve Bruce wishes the Club and the owners all the very best for the forthcoming Premier League season. Steve also wishes to place on record his thanks to the Club's supporters for their unwavering support and also to all the players and staff who have worked with him during his time at the KCOM Stadium.

Mike Phelan will step in to the role of caretaker manager until a permanent appointment is made for the upcoming campaign.

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The Englishman has made no secret of his desire to manage his national team and was interviewed for the position of Three Lions boss following Roy Hodgson's departure after UEFA Euro 2016, per Sky Sports' Lyall Thomas.

Bruce was in charge of Hull for four years, earning promotion in 2013 and guiding them to the FA Cup final in 2014.

Hull were relegated the following year, but Bruce remained as manager and took them back to the top flight at the first time of asking.

The former Manchester United player enjoyed a similar record with Birmingham City, earning two promotions to the Premier League and overseeing a relegation during his time in the Midlands.

In the Premier League, Bruce has also had spells with Wigan Athletic and Sunderland. His highest top-flight finish is 10th, which he achieved with Birmingham and the Black Cats.

With the new Premier League season starting on August 13, the Tigers will need to bring in another manager as quickly as possible to steady the ship if Hull are to survive—a poor start could leave them cut adrift early on, which they can ill afford.

As for Bruce, his record of four promotions from the Championship will likely put him in the frame for any managerial vacancies in the division in the near future.

He also has plenty of top-flight experience, so it wouldn't be a surprise if he were to be linked with a Premier League job should any struggling teams part with their managers over the course of the season.